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Electronics : Samsung YP-P2JCB/XEU 8Gb Touchscreen Video And MP3 Player With Bluetooth
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i lost mine on the bus (264) jst after 2 wks has anyone seen it
Rating: - How the hell did I manage without one of these?
I was growing tired of using my heavy Sony CD player, even though it sounded great with it's mega bass, and was easy to use thank to it's remote. I wanted something small that I could easily take abroad with some video clips or movies on, and just use as a music player. An ipod was out of the question for me, as I'm one of those anything-but-ipod types. So first I looked at the Archos 605 last year, but was put off by the many customer complaints that I read here after christmas, about that player's reliability. What also put me off, was the fact that it didn't work out-of-the-box. You had to go to Archos' site and pay £15 (???) to download a video codec. And ditto to download a browser for the internet access. No thanks. Once I saw the Samsung YPP2, with it's sexy black looks I had to dig deeper. Although it doesn't play as many formats as the ipod, as long as you make sure your movies are in either AVI MOV or WMV, the Samsung software will convert them. You can even select the bit rate once you update the software to emodio too. There are also loads of free conversion tools you can download after a good Google, in order to put you DVD collection onto the player. The picture quality is excellent, and it doesn't strain the eyes watching it's 3" screen. Audio sounds superb, though I do miss Sony's mega bass. Anyway it'll save my hearing. I've update the player's firmware, which has put on some quite useful underground maps from various European and American countries. They may come in handy during future trips abroad. There is also a calculator, some games, and you can record programmes off it's radio now, as well as anything externally. Great stuff this.
One has to bear in mind, that these gadgets are delicate little pieces of equipment, so be careful about putting them in full pockets, or bags, and it's worthwhile investing in a silicone case to avoid nasty scratches.
I've given this five stars, as it's the best thing I've bought since my plasma TV.
I'm glad I bought mine before Amazon sold out. Get one!
Rating:
- A Warning
One of the features I originaly liked about this player was it could use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to and from the player, basicly like using a normal USB flash drive.
However the lastest firmware seems to have gotten rid of that feature. Now you can only transfer media files to the player using the Samsung software, and you can't take files off there at all! You can't even listen to the music on the device when its plugged in to the PC (which it needs to be to recharge).
Rating: - Great player all around!!
Having only owned 1 mp3 player in the past (which was a very old 1GB basic mp3) this was quite a step up, and it's fantastic.
Firstly, the good points.
Menu's and Touchscreen: I doubt many regular consumers have used touchscreen, so for me it was rather daunting to think of using one. However, the player is extremely responsive and I have had no trouble at all using it. The menu's are simple and easy to navigate and logical.
Sound: The sound quality is excellent for all music types and movies. No problems or distortion when playing at top volume, and also very crisp at low. The only complaint would be the headphones that come with it, or rather the foam padding for comfort. They come off very easily (as they are a slip on desgin you attach yourself). Although this doesn't affect the sound in any way, it's a bit of a small annoyance.
Video quality: The quality of movies is superb. The screen brings out great colours and crisp quality. Can't be beaten!!
Software: The software is very good that comes with it, and practically any files can be tranferred to the player. (Not sure about AAC files, but there are regular updates.) Updates for the player are done through this software, and don't take long at all.
Bluetooth: The update functions are great. The most striking feature is the ability to connect with your mobile phone, which is a great idea. You bluetooth pair it with your mobile and any calls come through the mp3 player. I have had calls through this player when my phone was in an entirely different room 20ft or so away, and there is no distortion and the sound and your voice can be heard (by the other party) with no problems. To be honest, I prefer taking calls with this as the sound is so much clearer than through your mobile!
Now, the minor (and very minor) "bad" points.
Touchscreen /design: The main annoyance with this device is that it scratches VERY easily. I would definately reccomend leaving the plastic film on, or investing in a good quality case. My screen and outercase has a few small scratches on, which DO NOT affect the quality of the videos played (you can't see them when it is funcitoning) but turned off it looks rather messy. A fault of my own I am sure, but I didn't expect it to be so easily scratched.
Software: The disc that comes with it, "Samsung Media Suit" is a great piece that easily transfers files etc to the P2. However, it is SLOW for transferring movies and albums (as previously mentioned).
All in all, this is a great "rival" for the iPod touch and I would definately reccomend for people who want a portable and easy to use, but extremely stylish player. The 8GB version is fine! Plenty of space for movies, albums etc.
Top notch!!
Rating: - Apple eat your heart out
6 months ago i decided to buy an 8gb mp3 player with video playing abilities and a decent screen. I did a lot of reseach and bought the Samsung yp-p2. Probally the best decision of my life. The P2 is a touch screen video and music player, that has a very 'easy to use' interface and crystal clear screen(sorry for the cliche). Yes, the P2 has a few faults but its stunning music, video, picture, radio and bluetooth capabilities easily make up for this. Samsung obviously has put a lot of work and thought into this media player and it shows. Here are the good and bad bits.
Good:
- Great music and video quality
- Very easy to use touch screen interface
- Stunning looks
- Solid build quality
- Brilliant addition features through firmware from samsung
Bad:
- Basic music loading software (i recommend using Windows media player for music)
- Quite easily scratched screen (use screen cover)
- Bad for ipod sales
Although I personally adore the P2, but the other decent Mp3 player that popped up during my reseach was the iRiver clix 2, slight more expensive but worth a look.
Hope this was usefully.
- losti lost mine on the bus (264) jst after 2 wks has anyone seen it
Rating:
- How the hell did I manage without one of these?I was growing tired of using my heavy Sony CD player, even though it sounded great with it's mega bass, and was easy to use thank to it's remote. I wanted something small that I could easily take abroad with some video clips or movies on, and just use as a music player. An ipod was out of the question for me, as I'm one of those anything-but-ipod types. So first I looked at the Archos 605 last year, but was put off by the many customer complaints that I read here after christmas, about that player's reliability. What also put me off, was the fact that it didn't work out-of-the-box. You had to go to Archos' site and pay £15 (???) to download a video codec. And ditto to download a browser for the internet access. No thanks. Once I saw the Samsung YPP2, with it's sexy black looks I had to dig deeper. Although it doesn't play as many formats as the ipod, as long as you make sure your movies are in either AVI MOV or WMV, the Samsung software will convert them. You can even select the bit rate once you update the software to emodio too. There are also loads of free conversion tools you can download after a good Google, in order to put you DVD collection onto the player. The picture quality is excellent, and it doesn't strain the eyes watching it's 3" screen. Audio sounds superb, though I do miss Sony's mega bass. Anyway it'll save my hearing. I've update the player's firmware, which has put on some quite useful underground maps from various European and American countries. They may come in handy during future trips abroad. There is also a calculator, some games, and you can record programmes off it's radio now, as well as anything externally. Great stuff this.
One has to bear in mind, that these gadgets are delicate little pieces of equipment, so be careful about putting them in full pockets, or bags, and it's worthwhile investing in a silicone case to avoid nasty scratches.
I've given this five stars, as it's the best thing I've bought since my plasma TV.
I'm glad I bought mine before Amazon sold out. Get one!
Rating:
- A WarningOne of the features I originaly liked about this player was it could use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to and from the player, basicly like using a normal USB flash drive.
However the lastest firmware seems to have gotten rid of that feature. Now you can only transfer media files to the player using the Samsung software, and you can't take files off there at all! You can't even listen to the music on the device when its plugged in to the PC (which it needs to be to recharge).
Rating:
- Great player all around!!Having only owned 1 mp3 player in the past (which was a very old 1GB basic mp3) this was quite a step up, and it's fantastic.
Firstly, the good points.
Menu's and Touchscreen: I doubt many regular consumers have used touchscreen, so for me it was rather daunting to think of using one. However, the player is extremely responsive and I have had no trouble at all using it. The menu's are simple and easy to navigate and logical.
Sound: The sound quality is excellent for all music types and movies. No problems or distortion when playing at top volume, and also very crisp at low. The only complaint would be the headphones that come with it, or rather the foam padding for comfort. They come off very easily (as they are a slip on desgin you attach yourself). Although this doesn't affect the sound in any way, it's a bit of a small annoyance.
Video quality: The quality of movies is superb. The screen brings out great colours and crisp quality. Can't be beaten!!
Software: The software is very good that comes with it, and practically any files can be tranferred to the player. (Not sure about AAC files, but there are regular updates.) Updates for the player are done through this software, and don't take long at all.
Bluetooth: The update functions are great. The most striking feature is the ability to connect with your mobile phone, which is a great idea. You bluetooth pair it with your mobile and any calls come through the mp3 player. I have had calls through this player when my phone was in an entirely different room 20ft or so away, and there is no distortion and the sound and your voice can be heard (by the other party) with no problems. To be honest, I prefer taking calls with this as the sound is so much clearer than through your mobile!
Now, the minor (and very minor) "bad" points.
Touchscreen /design: The main annoyance with this device is that it scratches VERY easily. I would definately reccomend leaving the plastic film on, or investing in a good quality case. My screen and outercase has a few small scratches on, which DO NOT affect the quality of the videos played (you can't see them when it is funcitoning) but turned off it looks rather messy. A fault of my own I am sure, but I didn't expect it to be so easily scratched.
Software: The disc that comes with it, "Samsung Media Suit" is a great piece that easily transfers files etc to the P2. However, it is SLOW for transferring movies and albums (as previously mentioned).
All in all, this is a great "rival" for the iPod touch and I would definately reccomend for people who want a portable and easy to use, but extremely stylish player. The 8GB version is fine! Plenty of space for movies, albums etc.
Top notch!!
Rating:
- Apple eat your heart out6 months ago i decided to buy an 8gb mp3 player with video playing abilities and a decent screen. I did a lot of reseach and bought the Samsung yp-p2. Probally the best decision of my life. The P2 is a touch screen video and music player, that has a very 'easy to use' interface and crystal clear screen(sorry for the cliche). Yes, the P2 has a few faults but its stunning music, video, picture, radio and bluetooth capabilities easily make up for this. Samsung obviously has put a lot of work and thought into this media player and it shows. Here are the good and bad bits.
Good:
- Great music and video quality
- Very easy to use touch screen interface
- Stunning looks
- Solid build quality
- Brilliant addition features through firmware from samsung
Bad:
- Basic music loading software (i recommend using Windows media player for music)
- Quite easily scratched screen (use screen cover)
- Bad for ipod sales
Although I personally adore the P2, but the other decent Mp3 player that popped up during my reseach was the iRiver clix 2, slight more expensive but worth a look.
Hope this was usefully.